Dangerous cosmetics alerts from across the European Union — so you know what not to use or recommend to clients.
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Hand soap — PEARLY
Cherry blossom liquid soap
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Details
Risk: Chemical
Barcode: 8691762411139
Description: Hand soap, 500 ml.
Measures taken: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product Date of entry into force: 05/08/2026
Perfume — LUXURE PARFUMES
SOLARITA
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Details
Risk: Chemical
Barcode: 5907709921528
Description: Eau de parfum.
Measures taken: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product Date of entry into force: 05/08/2026
Perfume — NG
HEAVEN´S SMELL
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Details
Risk: Chemical
Barcode: 8718421831227
Description: Eau de parfum, 100 ml.
Measures taken: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product Date of entry into force: 05/08/2026
Perfume
FOR FUN SUMMER
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Details
Risk: Chemical
Barcode: 5906513008012
Description: Eau de parfum.
Measures taken: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product Date of entry into force: 05/08/2026
Perfume — ADELANTE
EDIZIONE ORO
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Details
Risk: Chemical
Barcode: 8718671110011
Description: Eau de parfum.
Measures taken: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product Date of entry into force: 05/08/2026
Perfume — COME!CLOSER
7X7 WOMEN
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Details
Risk: Chemical
Barcode: 4002850200131
Description: Eau de parfum, 100 ml.
Measures taken: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product Date of entry into force: 05/08/2026
Perfume — DORALL Collection
OVERTURE
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Details
Risk: Chemical
Barcode: 5414666003117
Description: Eau de parfum, 100 ml.
Measures taken: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product Date of entry into force: 05/08/2026
Aftershave — BI-ES
BENANZIO BLEU
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Details
Risk: Chemical
Barcode: 5906513003000
Description: Aftershave, 100 ml.
Measures taken: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product Date of entry into force: 05/08/2026
Perfume — Giorgio Armani
EAU DE PARFUM POUR HOMME
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Details
Risk: Chemical
Barcode: 3360375006432
Description: Eau de parfum, 125 ml.
Measures taken: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Stop of sales Date of entry into force: 28/07/2026
Eyeliner — Pixi
Endless Silky Eye Pen
The product contains perfluorononyl dimethicone, which is a perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) related compound. PFOAs pose a risk to human health and the environment. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation and the REACH Regulation.
Details
Risk: Chemical, Environment
Description: Eyeliner, 1.2 g, colour variant: Silver Reflex (as well as all other colour variants containing perfluorononyl dimethicone).
Measures taken: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Distributor Category of measure(s): Stop of sales Date of entry into force: 27/02/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor Category of measure(s): Stop of sales Date of entry into force: 27/02/2025
Lip liner — Gosh
The Ultimate Lip Liner With a Twist
The product contains perfluorononyl dimethicone, which is a perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) related compound. PFOAs pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
Details
Risk: Environment
Description: Lip liner, 0.35 g, all colour variants.
Measures taken: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Stop of sales Date of entry into force: 27/02/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Stop of sales Date of entry into force: 27/02/2025
Lip liner — Irina The Diva
Irina The Diva Lip Liner
The product contains perfluorononyl dimethicone, which is a perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) related compound. PFOAs pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.
Details
Risk: Environment
Description: Lip liner 1.2 g, colour variant.
Measures taken: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Stop of sales Date of entry into force: 27/02/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Stop of sales Date of entry into force: 27/02/2025
Skin foundation
LUCKY MODEL · MF1008
According to the list of ingredients, the product contains octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), which is prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. D4 may damage reproductive health. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation
Details
Risk: Chemical
Barcode: 6937118814837
Description: Skin make up liquid foundation, advertised as oil-control and waterproof, 25 ml.
Measures taken: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market Date of entry into force: Unknown
Cosmetic powder — Lakshmi
Sindoor Powder · Orange
The product contains lead (measured value: 85.25% by weight) which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Details
Risk: Chemical
Barcode: 8906137811965
Description: Orange Sindoor cosmetic powder. Product sold online, in particular via coconutbasket.de.
Measures taken: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Date of entry into force: 02/03/2026Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Stop of sales Date of entry into force: 13/05/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product Date of entry into force: 02/03/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market Date of entry into force: 02/03/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer Category of measure(s): Stop of sales Date of entry into force: 02/03/2026
Lightening body oil — Mama Africa Cosmetics
Caro Light natural Whitening Oil with Aloe Vera
The product has an excessive concentration of kojic acid (measured value up to 1.63% by weight). Kojic acid can affect the balance of the thyroid system and also induce skin sensitisation, when used at high concentrations on hand and face, or if used on large areas of skin. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Details
Risk: Chemical
Barcode: 6280675004082
Description: Skin lightening body oil, 125 ml.
Measures taken: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer Category of measure(s): Stop of sales Date of entry into force: 12/05/2026
Source: European Commission, Safety Gate — the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. Data retrieved: 2 November 2026. ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts